July 07, 2014

Interesting Things on the Internet: July 7th 2014 Edition

Retail futures, mediated through our phones. Premature monetisation risks ruining the future city. The slick user story of personalised service, smoothly delivered to the wealthy relaxed consumer as they browse the aisles is seductive. We told ourselves we were “improving” the experience. The reality is going to be every single store, shouting with a desperate digital screech, delivering invasive messages and insta-deals.

You and your research. Text of a great speech about the discipline and techniques required to do great work.

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